POOR FLOW & LEVELING

Failure of paint to dry to a smooth film, resulting in unsightly brush and roller marks after the paint dries. 

POSSIBLE CAUSES:

• Use of lower quality paint
• Application of additional paint to “touch up” partially dried painted areas.
• Re-brushing or re-rolling partially dried painted areas.
• Use of the wrong type of roller cover or poor quality brush.

SOLUTION:

• Use top quality latex paints, which are generally formulated with ingredients that enhance paint flow.
• Brush and roller marks thus tend to “flow out” and form a smooth film.
• When using a roller, be sure to use a cover with the recommended nap length for the type of paint being used.
• Use of a high quality brush is important; a poor brush can result in bad flow and leveling with any paint.

Note: Images & information provided by The Rohm & Hass Paint Quality Institute.